Legal Question in Elder Law in California

incoherent actions of an 81 year old woman

an81 year old mother is making bad decisions and is an alcoholic. Is very stubborn. what legal action can I take to put her somewhere and handle her estate.? What type of lawyer do I need? and must the lawyer be in the same county where she lives?


Asked on 9/15/00, 2:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: incoherent actions of an 81 year old woman

You should consult an attorney regarding a conservatorship for her. The conservatorship can be limited or broad in scope. It's a court process that appoints someone (conservator) with legal authority to make financial and/or health decisions for another person (conservatee).

The attorney does not have to be in the same county as the conservatee, but the conservatorship proceedings are usually filed and heard in the conservatee's county, so a local attorney may be better.

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Answered on 10/17/00, 2:18 pm


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